Photo: Courtesy of Sea Life Park Hawai’i
World Oceans Day at Sea Life Park in Hawaii
Sunday, June 7, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Beach cleaning, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Park parties
Celebrate World Oceans Day with a community beach cleanup at Baby Makapu’u Beach led by 808 Cleanups. Then enter the Sea Life Park for special activities including face painting, a photo booth and hula performances, in addition to the usual marine animal exhibits. Take advantage of the BOGO deal: Get a free keiki ticket (ages 4-12) for every paid adult ticket.
Family-friendly, free to attend beach cleanup $24.99 kama’ina online advance purchase for adults, $19.99 online advance purchase for children, free for children 3 and under, 41-202 Kalaniana’ole Highway, Waimanalo, sealifeparkhawaii.com, @sealifepark
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Photo: Courtesy of the Hawaii State Public Library System
Start of the summer reading challenge
Saturday June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m
Bring the whole family to the annual public library program launch celebration with hands-on activities and free Asatos frozen treats. During this year’s two-month reading challenge, you can expect worthy prizes, virtual badges, raffles, weekly activities, and of course, an exciting grand prize that keiki and adults alike can get excited about: four round-trip tickets on Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. The program now runs until July 31.
Free kickoff event for families at the Hawaii State Library, 478 S King St., Downtown, librarieshawaii.org, @hsplshigov
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Photo: Howard Wolff Photography
Wildest show at the zoo
Wednesday June 10, 5 p.m
The first in a series of six outdoor concerts kicks off this week with Robi Kahakalau and Friends. Before the show, enjoy keiki crafts, educational exhibits and trivia games. Bring beach chairs or blankets and relax on the lawn while eating picnic food, available for purchase.
Family-friendly, $15 adults, $5 children, Honolulu Zoo, 151 Kapahulu Ave., Waikīkī, honoluluzoo.org, @thehonoluluzoo
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Hawai’i Outdoors Expo
Saturday June 6, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m
Sunday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m
Adventurers can explore the latest cycling, boating, camping and hunting gear, view unique 4×4 vehicles and jet skis, plus shop for sporting goods. New this year, don’t miss the bully dog show, wrestling matches and go-kart track.
Family-friendly, $10 general admission, free for military with ID, Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibit Hall, 777 Ward Ave., Kaka’ako, pacificexpos.com, @pacificexposhawaii
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Photo: Courtesy of HIFF
Prince Waikīkī Summer Flix
Wednesday June 10, 7 p.m
The Hawai’i International Film Festival heads outdoors for a series of screenings under the stars this summer. Watch nostalgic Hollywood gems, award-winning Hawaiian films and family classics every Wednesday. This week, let’s see Send helpan R-rated survival thriller. While attendance is completely free, you can also enjoy food and specials from Hinana Bar, as well as discounted validated parking with purchase.
Free, Prince Waikīkī Muliwai Deck, 100 Holomoana St., Waikīkī, hiff.org, @hiffhawaii
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Photo: Kevin J. Miyazaki
Dinner with Dad, ‘Ohana Style
Saturday June 6, at 10 a.m. and 12 p.m
Coached by celebrity chef Sheldon Simeon, parent-child duos will learn how to make upscale mac and cheese filled with bold local flavors and a broccoli banchan, so kids will want to eat their veggies. Includes an autographed copy of Simeó’s new cookbook ‘Ohana style.
Macy’s Ala Moana fourth floor demo kitchen, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Ala Moana, $116,000. cookspacehi.com, @cookspacehawaii
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Laura Dornbush is a regular contributor to HONOLULU Magazine. @ldornbush
